Patient-reported benefits from nabiximols treatment in multiple sclerosis-related spasticity exceed conventional measures
Michael R Haupts 1, Ute Essner 2, Mathias Mäurer 3
- 1Department of Neurology, Heinrich Heine University Düsseldorf, Düsseldorf, 40225, Germany.
- 2O. Meany Consultancy GmbH, Hamburg, 22339, Germany.
- 3Klinik für Neurologie, Juliusspital Würzburg Klinikum Würzburg Mitte gGmbH, Würzburg, 97070, Germany.
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Aim: This prospective, multicenter, open-label, noninterventional 12-week study investigated the effectiveness and tolerability of add-on nabiximols oromucosal spray (Sativex®) in the real-world setting in Germany. Patients & methods: The main analysis set comprised 51 adult patients (49 nabiximols responders) with multiple sclerosis (MS) spasticity. Results: The mean overall goal attainment scale score (primary outcome measure) increased by 46% from baseline to week 12 (35.2 vs 51.4; p < 0.001). Mean gait speed was improved by 23% at 4 and 12 weeks. Clinically meaningful improvements in mean 0-10 numerical rating scale scores for spasticity, pain, sleep quality and urinary bladder dysfunction were recorded at 4 and 12 weeks. Conclusion: Nabiximols is a useful therapeutic option for patients with MS spasticity.
